A nurse who is the manager of an ambulatory pediatric healthcare center is planning protocols for the routine healthcare visits of the children. Children at this care center have a high incidence of obesity
At which age should the nurses at this clinic calculate the body mass index (BMI) for all pediatric clients?
1. 12 months
2. 24 months
3. 36 months
4. 4 years
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: The body mass index is first calculated at 2 years of age and gives information about the relationship between the height and weight of the child. With this information, the nurse would be able to develop strategies that may reduce the incidence of obesity.
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